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Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisGWASNCT01088217

Role of Genetics in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

An observational study of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis, run by National Jewish Health at 4 sites in 2 countries.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate inherited genetic factors that play a role in the development of familial pulmonary fibrosis and to identify a group of genes that predispose individuals to develop pulmonary fibrosis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
How many people
8,000 participants
Where
4 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Jul 2008to Jun 2025
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Families with two or more individuals diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) or Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia (IIP)

Who may be able to join

  • Two or more family members with a clinical diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) or Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia (IIP)
  • Additional family members may be eligible to participate if two family members are suspected of or diagnosed as having Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) or Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia (IIP)

Who cannot join

  • Individuals whose pulmonary fibrosis is due to a known cause rather than idiopathic
  • Individuals whose pulmonary fibrosis is due to a broader genetic syndrome

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 2 countries.

Julie Powers, MHS contact

303-724-6539

julia.powers@ucdenver.edu

Janet Talbert, MS, CGC contact

1-800-423-8891 ext. 1022

talbertj@njhealth.org

4 sites in 2 countries

United States3 sites, 3 recruiting
  • University of Colorado Denver

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045

    Julie Powers, MHS, 303-724-6539, julia.powers@ucdenver.edu

    Janet Talbert, MS, CGC, 1-800-423-8891 ext. 1022, talbertj@njhealth.org

    Recruiting
  • National Jewish Health and University of Colorado Denver

    Denver, Colorado, 80206

    Janet Talbert, MS, CGC, 800-423-8891 ext. 1022, talbertj@njhealth.org

    Julie Powers, MHS, 303-724-6539, julia.powers@ucdenver.edu

    Recruiting
  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232

    Cheryl Markin, MT, 888-898-1550, cheryl.markin@vanderbilt.edu

    James E. Loyd, MD

    Recruiting

Other trials in United States

Iceland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Landspitali University Hospital

    Reykjavik

    Gunnar Gudmundsson, MD

    Recruiting

Other trials in Iceland

About this study

The purpose of this study is to investigate inherited genetic factors that play a role in the development of familial pulmonary fibrosis and to identify a group of genes that predispose individuals to develop pulmonary fibrosis. Finding the genes that cause pulmonary fibrosis is the first step at developing better methods for early diagnosis and improved treatment for pulmonary fibrosis. The overall hypothesis is that inherited genetic factors predispose individuals to develop pulmonary fibrosis.

Read the detailed description

Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis (FPF) is a sub-category of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs). IIPs are progressive lung conditions, with limited treatment options and unknown etiology. Though the IIPs have been associated with both genetic risk factors and environmental exposures, the molecular mechanism underlying disease progression remain poorly understood. This investigation seeks to identify a group of genetic loci that play a role in the development of familial interstitial pneumonia (FIP) or FPF, where 2 or more cases of IIP are seen within a family.

Keywords
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia, Familial Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis
Medical subject headings
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias, Pulmonary Fibrosis

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Identify a group of genetic loci that play a role in the development of familial interstitial pneumonia and idiopathic interstitial pneumonia.

    The purpose of this study is to investigate inherited genetic factors that play a role in the development of pulmonary fibrosis and to identify a group of genetic loci/genes that predispose individuals to develop IIP. We will achieve this goal by employing various methods of genetic technology for gene discovery.

    Measured: 10 years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Develop biomarkers using proteomic and genomic approaches that will facilitate establishing the diagnosis and prognosis of both familial and sporadic forms of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP).

    A peripheral blood biomarker or biological signature (gene or protein expression pattern) of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) will simplify and improve the accuracy of diagnosis of IIP and diagnose individuals at an earlier, more treatable, stage of their disease. A peripheral blood biomarker for the diagnosis of IIPs and other interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) will potentially decrease the need for invasive surgical lung biopsy, and thereby avoid the additional cost, morbidity, and mortality associated with surgical lung biopsy.

    Measured: 10 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Mar 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2008
  3. Primary completionJun 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2025 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Family based
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
8,000 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01088217
Sponsor's protocol ID
2R01HL097163
Acronym
GWAS
Status last verified
Sep 2020
First submitted
15 Mar 2010
Last updated
14 Sep 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis, run by National Jewish Health at 4 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Sep 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in United States, Iceland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Julie Powers, MHS (303-724-6539, julia.powers@ucdenver.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Identify a group of genetic loci that play a role in the development of familial interstitial pneumonia and idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. (time frame: 10 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Sep 2020.

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